Phi Theta Kappa

ALPHA XI EPSILON

Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society
Greater Northwest Region

Wisdom ~ Aspiration ~ Purity

Mission Statement

“The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa shall be to recognize and encourage scholarship among two-year college students. To achieve this purpose, Phi Theta Kappa shall provide opportunity for the development of leadership and service, for an intellectual climate for exchange of ideas and ideals, for lively fellowship for scholars, and for stimulation of interest in continuing academic excellence.”

you must be enrolled in a regionally accredited institution offering an associate degree program;

you must have completed at least 12 hours of coursework leading to an associate degree program (part-time students may be eligible);

you must generally have a grade point average of 3.5;

you must receive an invitation to membership from the chapter at the college where presently enrolled;

you must adhere to the moral standards of the society.

One-time enrollment fee (varies from chapter to chapter)

National dues are $45.00.

Regional dues are $5.00.

There are no local chapter dues.

History

Dawson Community College Phi Theta Kappa
The Alpha Xi Epsilon chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society was chartered March 1, 1988 at Dawson Community College. Bylaws were accepted on January 1, 1992.

On the National level
According to the official Phi Theta Kappa web site, “Phi Theta Kappa traces its beginnings to a Society that originated with six charter members under the name of Kappa Phi Omicron at Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri, in 1910. At a meeting of the presidents of the Missouri junior colleges for women in 1918, it was decided to organize a new honorary society, chapters of which would have a common character, stand, and similarity of organization.” The name Phi Theta Kappa was adopted at that time. In 1926, Phi Theta Kappa expanded its reaches to colleges outside of Missouri. In 1929, the American Association of Community Colleges recognized Phi Theta Kappa as the official Honor Society for two year colleges.

The founders modeled the Society after the Senior Honor Society, Phi Beta Kappa. The name “Phi Theta Kappa” was taken from the initial letters of the three Greek words meaning “wisdom”, “aspiration”, and “purity”.

Member Benefits

More than $36 million in transfer scholarships

Members may wear the Society’s honor cord at graduation commencement ceremonies, distinguishing them as a member of Phi Theta Kappa

Members of Phi Theta Kappa may affix the Society’s Gold Diploma Seal to their two-year college diploma

All members receive the prestigious Golden Key Membership Pin

Letters of recommendation sent from the Society to potential employers, admissions officials or scholarship committees

I,______________, do solemnly promise on this ________ day of ________ to uphold the standards of Phi Theta Kappa, and to keep this object and aim in my mind, and I do solemnly pledge allegiance to my fellow members and promise to aid them in all worthy endeavors.